Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 21 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93590
Location: near Stirling Airfield (MNY) –
ÿ Solomon Islands
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a low altitude and with a reduced airspeed.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a low altitude and with a reduced airspeed.
Description
Take-off accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to inadequate airspeed and control during takeoff.Loss of control due to inadequate airspeed and control during takeoff.Share on:
